Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Temporary
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Corey Cunningham at ccunningham3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Attention and Behavior Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking 2 experienced teachers to assist with our Summer Treatment Program (STP) for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The STP is an evidence-based treatment program for 7-11-year-old children with ADHD that is implemented in a summer day camp setting, including academic and art classrooms. The STP has strong research supporting its positive effects on the serious behavioral, social, and academic difficulties exhibited by children with ADHD. It is the only evidence-based, therapeutic summer setting designed specifically for children with ADHD in Central Pennsylvania. The average staff-to-camper ratio is 3:1. The Penn State STP is supported by the Philanthropic efforts of the Children?s Miracle Network which allows families to participate regardless of their income level. 

Teachers will lead academic and/or art activities for 12 to 15 children with ADHD in classroom settings. Classrooms are designed to improve the classroom behaviors of students using behavioral and academic instructional techniques outlined in a program manual. Counselors are also available to assist in the classroom as needed. The STP uses an established positive incentive program with each child?s counselor tracking their progress across the day, including in the classroom. This position is typically filled by individuals with teaching experience, ideally teaching elementary school-age students. 

This is a 20- to-30-hour per week position (Monday-Thursday, typically from 9:30 AM until 3:30 PM). Pay is $35 per hour with some flexibility in work hours. The work location is TBD, but will within about 30 minutes of Hershey, PA 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years experience teaching and/or classroom experience, ideally in a special education setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in behavior modification and special education settings as well as those with an interest in working with children with ADHD.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Health, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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